Little gifts 2

...are most appreciated. We gave the workers each a little makeup bag and gift card to TGI Fridays. One of the four said, "No, I can't take tips." But I know how these things work. The gifts were for "their wives." Then, of course he accepted gratiously ;-) Plus, the crew chief had already accepted his, so I wasn't taking no for an answer - LOL. They were all very nice and kept everything very neat. I felt they deserved a gift for all their hard work.

Little gifts

A couple other bags that didn't make it past the door. Sold them to some friends. DD is asking for a strawberry bag for her, but she wants to keep the "fringe." You know, the hangy strings from the cut edge.

Latest creations

Not sure why this one is so tiny, but here is the bag I made myself for work.

Here is a special surprise for a special friend. It's in the mail for you! Won't you be surprised? A real antique button that I cleaned up went perfectly with the fabric.

This little treasure started out as a normal makeup bag to keep tissues clean in my work bag. I made the mistake of leaving my work bag on the floor. One (both?) of the dogs ate the corners of the bag to get at the tissues. I was not going to waste my favorite fabric or my awesome zipper application! So I sliced and re-sewed the corners. Kinda looks familar, doesn't it?
More to come!

Here are a few little bags I made for my kids and my daughter's friend. Owl fabric for the girls and pirate fabric for my DS! Note the manly "sword holder" on the pirate bag. They all use them all the time. I think I would change the pattern slightly (or the instructions!) if I make them again. Something didn't line up quite right.